Full job descriptionReporting into senior Finance Manager, the Commercial Accountant will play a key role in supporting operational performance and driving commercial decision-making across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are proud to be partnering with a leading UK grocery and FMCG organisation to recruit a Commercial Accountant for one of its largest and most strategically important manufacturing operations.


This is an outstanding opportunity for a first-time mover from practice looking to transition into a genuinely commercial finance role within industry. You’ll join a highly visible finance team supporting a large-scale manufacturing site and gain exposure to operational decision-making, business partnering and commercial analysis from day one.
Description
*Partnering with operational and manufacturing stakeholders to drive business performance.
*Delivering meaningful financial reporting and commercial analysis.
*Supporting month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and reporting.
*Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost control.
*Supporting investment appraisals and capital expenditure projects.
*Providing financial insight to influence operational decisions.
*Challenging costs, performance trends and key business assumptions.
*Building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Profile
*ACA or ACCA qualified accountants.
*Individuals looking to make their first move from practice into industry.
*Candidates from Audit, Accounts or Advisory backgrounds.
*Strong communicators who enjoy stakeholder engagement and influencing decisions.
*Commercially minded professionals keen to understand how finance impacts business performance.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
*Exceptional first move from practice into a commercial finance position.
*Exposure to a large-scale manufacturing and retail operation.
*Genuine business partnering responsibilities from day one.
*Significant stakeholder exposure across finance and operations.